Johnny Gaudreau’s wife Meredith and his sister Katie were moved by cheers the late NHL star received during the USA-Canada 4 Nations Face-Off championship game on Thursday, Feb. 20.

Team USA fans chanted "Johnny Hockey" during the 4 Nations Face-Off final to honor Johnny Gaudreau, who was often known by that nickname. The former Blue Jackets star and New Jersey native was killed in August along with his brother by a drunk driver.

The 4 Nations Face-Off championship game between Team USA and Team Canada was a raucous atmosphere. The Boston crowd was loud from the National Anthems to Connor McDavid’s overtime winner. During the hotly contested third period,

On Thursday night, Johnny’s widow Meredith Gaudreau posted an emotional message on her personal social media accounts about the fans’ tribute during Thursday’s game. “Kept thinking how I can’t wait to show these videos to our kids one day,” she wrote.

Hockey fans at the 4 Nations Final between the USA and Canada showed love to the late Johnny Gaudreau, chanting "Johnny Hockey" during the game -- a moment his wife says touched their family.

When the 4 Nations Face-Off began, Team USA made it known they were trying to win the tournament in honor of former Columbus Blue Jackets and Calgary Flames forward Johnny Gaudreau. Gaudreau was one of the best American-born players of this era,

Meredith Gaudreau continues to have her late husband, Johnny Gaudreau, on her mind as she prepares to welcome the couple's third baby. The wife of the former Columbus Blue Jackets star posted a photo via Instagram of the couple from 2024,